Sermons on More Abundatnly:

Safe At Home

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 1, 2011

Interactive sermon, asking what more we can be for our children: mutual submission means respect; parenting means sacrificial love; the church has a responsibility to provide safety.

Takoma Park Baptist Church, August 31, 1997: audience response involved There are times when all of us need to participate, times when no single person can speak all the truths or do all the work. There are times when a community of people must come together, and think together, pray together, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Our Gracious God Gives Good Gifts

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 11, 2011

PENTECOST 11 (A) - The Lord God Almighty who is also our gracious God and loving, heavenly Father gives good gifts with compassion and always more than enough.

OUR GRACIOUS GOD GIVES GOOD GIFTS (Outline) August 8, 2010 - Pentecost 11 - MATTHEW 14:13-21 INTRO: Everyone likes to get gifts. It rarely makes any difference at all if the gifts are big or small, ex-pensive or simple. Gifts come from people who care for us. Family and friends ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Seven Keys To A Happy And Blessed Life

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Apr 13, 2011

The Lord has given us seven keys to unlock doors of blessedness. May we ever realize that God’s blessings are not always in finances and materials but more importantly spiritual!

Intro: There are still people in the world who foolishly rely on weird superstition and rituals supposedly designed to “attract” blessings and happiness. The Bible gives us seven principles and promises to remain truly blessed. The word blessed=happy (Hebrew "asher" and Greek ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-12

Denomination: *other

The Bleak Time

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 25, 2013

The Work Christ accomplished on the Cross is more than we can know. As we look at some of the details, we can appreciate the benefits of Jesus’ death on our behalf.

The Bleak Time (Matt. 27:45-55, John 19:30) [note: I originally preached on this text ten years earlier; this outline is revised and I have added some significant bits of information from my developing Jewish Roots perspective] 1. Spots on my tan shoes from rubber over boots. Tried olive oil, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-55

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Rebuilding Faith - Believing God’s Faithfulness - #3 Series

Contributed by Michael R. Hodge on Apr 5, 2012

The "Rebuilding Faith" series focuses on seven steps to experiencing a renewal of faith. Using the REBUILD acrostic, each steps prepares the audience for taking one more step in their journey of faith.

Session Three: Believing God’s Faithfulness Scripture Focus: Nehemiah 4 A Word to Session Leaders This third session is all about the faithfulness of God. At the same time, I want to take an opportunity to speak from one teacher/pastor to another as I express my gratitude for your own ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Praise The Holy One

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Jul 25, 2011

Hannah is mocked because she can't get a child and her husband (Elkanah) just talks about himself: "Am I not more to you than ten sons?"

SITUATION - Fellow wife (Peninnah) mocks her (Hannah) - Husband (Elkanah) talks about himself: "Am I not more to you than ten sons?" PRAISE THE HOLY ONE - Holy - up above - raise your head - Look beyond your situation PRAISE THE HOLY ONE THROUGH PRAYER - She dares talking to God, just like that, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:4-20

Denomination: Congregational

Lavished With Love! Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Oct 5, 2012

The love of God is more than we can understand, but he has lavished it upon us! How do we understand that, how do we respond to that?

How great the Fathers love; lavished! There are some truly magnificent things that can happen in a person’s life. The foundations of true friendship as you meet people for the first time and you know that there will be a bond between you. I have friends like this that after years we can get ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-10

Denomination: Salvation Army

Dedication Of Baby

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 6, 2011

The coming of a new born child brings joy. His life and presence brightens the home, making it more family like. The home is no longer for a couple a man and a wife but is now for a family

DEDICATION OF BABY The coming of a new born child brings joy. His life and presence brightens the home, making it more family like. The home is no longer for a couple a man and a wife but is now for a family. With the coming of a child there are larger responsibilities, not only for the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

One Mother - Two Nations: Part #1 Esau Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 8, 2011

Two main points from the life of Esau: 1. He was more concerned about the here-and-now than he was with the here-after. 2. Godliness comes by choice.

One Mother – Two Nations Part #1 - Esau “Esau became a skillful hunter, a man of the field, but Jacob was a peaceful man, living in tents.” Genesis 25:27 (NASB) God has always shown blessings to his people – take Rebecca as an example. For many years she had be barren. Now the Lord opens her ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding Your Strength

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jan 23, 2009

God promises us strength. So why do we find ourselves more weak than strong? What can we do to ensure power for every task?

Finding Your Strength Griffith Baptist Church – 1/25/09 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 43 Key verse: Psalms 43:2 - For thou art the God of my strength: why dost thou cast me off? why go I mourning because of the oppression of the enemy? Premise: God promises us strength. So why do we find ourselves ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 43:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Do When The Wine Runs Out?

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 20, 2008

What do you do when the wine runs out? Go and get some more. You Can listen to this message at www.preaching.co.nr (Aug 2008)

A Lack of Wine was A Major Crisis, 1. Brought shame and disgrace on the family 2. Robbed Guests of Refreshment & Rejoicing Q What do you do when the Wine Runs Out? Get another Bottle, go to Supermarket. Wine clearly represents the Blood of Jesus, never run out of it power in our lives Wine ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Marriage Is A Triangle

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 13, 2010

January 1988. Marriage is more than a contract between two people. It must involve God and working toward the purposes of God; otherwise it is a divorce, whether the law is involved or not.

There are all sorts of reasons not to preach this sermon! There area all kinds of problems kicked up because I have felt led to conclude our series of studies in the prophet Malachi with one of his most pointed and deliberate passages: his passage on marriage and divorce. Getting into this topic ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom For Solomon Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 4, 2010

True wisdom is a gift from God. It’s worth more than riches or power. But by itself it’s not enough. We also need to remain faithful to God.

By Rev Bill Stewart It could almost be an episode of CSI or Law and Order or Bones or some other TV crime drama, couldn’t it? Today’s reading has drama; it has suspense; it has a "goodie" and a "baddie" and a cop, or in this case a king, who needs to find out which is which; and of course it has a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:1-28

Denomination: Anglican

Famine Of Godly Moms

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 6, 2009

Specially in the west we see a great famine of ‘Godly Moms.’ Where are they today? Are you a woman after God’s own heart ~ to be more precise, are you HIS WOMAN?

Opening illustration: Illustration of the Das family who reside in Ireland now. Introduction: Around Mother’s Day we hear the old saying, "The Hand that Rocks the Cradle Rules the World." Is that true? History is replete with examples of the influence of not only mothers, but godly mothers! The ...read more

Scripture: John 2:2-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stewardship Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 11, 2009

Stewardship is about more than what we do with 10% of our check. That is not all God is asking for. So what does God really want in the offering plate?

4. Spiritual Disciplines Series May 3rd, 2009 Stewardship The parable of the talents indicates that we will be held accountable for what we do with the time that we have been given. The Earth is the Lord’s and everything in it. Everything that is belongs to God. We do not own anything we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-26

Denomination: *other